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Our Mission
The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency.
Each year, we serve residential and nonresidential student parents and their children with a comprehensive, holistic continuum of care that meets them where they are and empowers them toward their educational, career and family goals. Our residential families have experienced persistent poverty, unstable housing and, most often, domestic violence.
We also serve students, student parents and former foster youth, as they prepare for careers by getting the education they need for the workforce. Whether it is a one-time call or ongoing support, we can help. Our programs and services are responsive to the needs of individuals and families and are provided for all ages.
What started in 1995 as a small program specific to Louisville, Kentucky has since expanded to serve other communities in the Commonwealth, in the region, and across the country. We honor our history and the visionaries from Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Sisters of Loretto, Dominican Sisters of Peace, Sisters of the Good Shepherd and Sisters of Mercy.
In the state, Family Scholar House works directly with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) to provide outreach activities for all students. However, growth of our program is not limited to Kentucky. As part of our expansion, we have added physical locations and staff in new communities. Further with the technology available, Family Scholar House is able to serve those who need us virtually, regardless of where they are located. We want to help. We believe post-secondary education, in all forms from college to credentialing, is essential for career-track employment. Our wrap-around services are designed to help people achieve that for their own benefit and for the wellbeing of families and communities.
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Henderson Public Library hosted a ribbon cutting for the new myKY.info kiosk. The Henderson Leadership Initiative partnered with the Family Scholar House and have been working over the last year to provide the kiosk to the community. This device will provide residents with easy access to a wide range of resources and information about services and programs available in Kentucky. Officials say they plan on adding three more kiosks in Henderson. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wine Women & Shoes was so much fun last Friday night that we’re celebrating all week with a look back at some of our favorite people and moments. Here’s the first batch of memories from this special evening at the fabulous First Turn Club at Churchill Downs in support of the mission of Family Scholar House. ... See MoreSee Less
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So. Much. Fun! 🎉💕
We had an absolute amazing time supporting our friends at Family Scholar House! Thank you for all you do for the community and your families 💚❤️
They’re off! Family Scholar House CEO Cathe Dykstra flanked by the fabulous Shoe Guys at Wine Women & Shoes, in front of the new First Turn Club at @churchilldowns ... See MoreSee Less
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Absolutely an amazing event!
Love it